Value Analysis

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Value Analysis is a method for enhancing product value by improving the relationship of performance to cost through the study of function. Performing VA on projects and processes greatly benefits our mission of improving mobility across California.

Value Analysis Information

• VA Annual Reports

Value Analysis Policy

• Deputy Directive - DD-92-R1 - Value Analysis (PDF)
• SB1 VA Study Threshold memo (Feb 2019) (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Value Analysis Inventory Policies and Guidance (PDF)

Value Analysis Guides

• Value Analysis Team Leader Guide (PDF)
• Value Analysis Team Member Guide (PDF)
• Why Use VA (PDF)
• Brochures
  • Quick Reference Guide for Team Members (PDF)
  • Quick Reference Guide for Project Managers (PDF)
  • Quick Reference Guide for Local Partners Brochure (PDF)
  • Quick Reference Guide for Organizational Strategic Direction (Coming Soon)
  • Value Analysis Training Guide (PDF)
  • District Value Analysis Coordinators Training Guide (PDF)
  • District Value Analysis Coordinators Resource Guide (Coming Soon)

Value Analysis Team Leader Files

• Caltrans VA Activity Chart 2013 (PDF)
• Caltrans Value Metrics Template (XLSX)
• Writing a VA Alternative for Caltrans (DOCX)
• Caltrans VA Alternative Template (DOCX)
• Life Cycle Cost Estimates (DOCX)
• Preliminary VA Study Report (DOCX)
• VA Alternative Implementation Action Recommendation (DOCX)
• Implementation Action Memo (DOCX)
• Implementation Plan Authorization Memo (DOCX)
• Final VA Study Report (DOCX)
• Modified Job Plan Proposal (DOC)
• Two-Page Summary Template (PUB)

Value Analysis Forms

• VA Study Identification Template (DOC)
  • Attachments A-C (DOC)
  • Attachment D (XLS)
• Modified VA Job Plan Justification (DOC)
• SB 1 VA Study Exception Form (Feb 2019) (DOC)
• Project Information for Value Analysis Study on a Locally Funded or Designed Project (DOC)

Value Analysis Resources

• FHWA
  • Federal Highway Administration general information on Value Engineering areas crucial to the administration of a viable program.

• AASHTO Subcommittee on Design - Technical Committee on Value Engineering
  • Establishes and maintains policy to assist states in the development of value engineering.

• SAVE International
  • International society devoted to the advancement and promotion of the value methodology.